
System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts
When the system detects a vehicle, anindicator illuminates in the exterior mirror onthe side the approaching vehicle is comingfrom. A tone sounds and a message appearsin the information display.
Note:In exceptional conditions, the systemcould alert you even when there is nothingin the detection zone, for example a vehiclepassing in the distance.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumper onboth sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message mayappear in the information display when youshift into reverse (R). See InformationMessages (page 117).
System Limitations
The system may not correctly operate whenany of the following occur:
•The sensors are blocked.
•Adjacently parked vehicles or objects areobstructing the sensors.
•Vehicles approach at speeds greaterthan 37 mph (60 km/h).
•The vehicle speed is greater than 7 mph(12 km/h).
•You reverse out of an angled parkingspace.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault a messagedisplays. See Information Messages (page117).
Switching the System Off and On
You can temporarily switch the system offusing the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 117). When youswitch system off, a message displays. SeeInformation Messages (page 117).
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Delayed accessory (power inverter logic all smart windowlogic, driver window switch).10A123
Rear sunshade.Moonroof.Panoramic roof.
Central lock-unlock.20A124
Driver door (window, mirror).30A125
Front passenger door (window, mirror).30A126
Moonroof.30A127
Amplifier.20A128
Rear driver side door (window).30A129
Rear passenger side door (window).30A130
Not used (spare).15A131
Voice control.10A132Radio frequency receiver.Display.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Radio.20A133Active noise control.CD changer.
Run-start bus (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36, 37, circuit breaker).30A134
Not used (spare).5A135
Continuous control damping suspension module.15A136Auto dimming rear view mirror.Rear heated seats.
Heated steering wheel.20A137
Not used.-38
1 Micro 2 fuse.2 Micro 3 fuse.
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Note:Do not use chrome cleaner, metalcleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.
Exterior Plastic Parts
For routine cleaning we recommendMotorcraft Detail Wash. If tar or grease spotsare present, we recommend Motorcraft Bugand Tar Remover.
Stripes or Graphics (If Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferredhowever, pressure washing may be usedunder the following conditions:
•Do not use water pressure higher than2,000 psi (14,000 kPa).
•Do not use water hotter than 179°F (82°C).
•Use a spray with a 40° wide spray anglepattern.
•Keep the nozzle at a 12 in (305 mm)distance and 90° angle to your vehicle'ssurface.
Note:Holding the pressure washer nozzleat an angle to the vehicle's surface maydamage graphics and cause the edges topeel away from the vehicle's surface.
Underbody
Regularly clean the underside of your vehicleusing water. Keep body and door drain holesfree of debris or foreign material.
Under Hood
For removing black rubber marks from underthe hood we recommend Motorcraft Wheeland Tire Cleaner or Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect yourcar's paint from the elements. Werecommend that you wash and wax thepainted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your vehiclein a shaded area out of direct sunlight.Always wash your vehicle before applyingwax.
•Use a quality wax that does not containabrasives.
•Follow the manufacturer’s instructions toapply and remove the wax.
•Apply a small amount of wax in aback-and-forth motion, not in circles.
•Do not allow wax to come in contact withany non-body (low-gloss black) coloredtrim. The wax will discolor or stain theparts over time.
•Roof racks.
•Bumpers.
•Grained door handles.
•Side moldings.
•Mirror housings.
•Windshield cowl area.
•Do not apply wax to glass areas.
•After waxing, your car's paint should feelsmooth, and be free of streaks andsmudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they areclean because grease and dirt buildup keepthe engine warmer than normal.
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Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)in temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C). The wheel maintains an approximate temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independentlyfrom the heated seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in between the leather covering and foam coreto help provide maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.
Note: For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat the wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to thehighest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin coveringof ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents.
Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 140).
AUTO: Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool thevehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power: Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteringthe vehicle.E
DUAL: This button lights up when the passenger temperature controls are active. To switch the passenger temperature controlsoff and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.F
Note: the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust thepassenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.G
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Electromagnetic Compatibility...................541Emission Law..................................................176Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance..............177Tampering With a Noise Control System......176
End User License Agreement...................546VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ....................................546
Engine Block Heater....................................166Using the Engine Block Heater.......................167
Engine Coolant Check.................................310Adding Coolant.....................................................311Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement....................................................313Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................312Recycled Coolant................................................312Severe Climates...................................................312
Engine Emission Control.............................176Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78
Engine Oil Check.........................................308Adding Engine Oil..............................................309
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L...........................308Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L...........................308Engine Specifications - 2.0L......................373Drivebelt Routing................................................374
Engine Specifications - 3.0L......................374Drivebelt Routing................................................375
Entertainment................................................427AM/FM Radio.......................................................429Apps.......................................................................440Bluetooth Stereo or USB..................................438CD (If equipped)..................................................437HD Radio™ Information (If Available)..............433SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated).........429Sources.................................................................428Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information...................................440USB Ports.............................................................440
Environment......................................................16EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake..............................196
Essential Towing Checks...........................259Before Towing a Trailer.....................................260Hitches..................................................................259Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)............................................260Safety Chains......................................................259Trailer Brakes......................................................259Trailer Lamps.......................................................259When Towing a Trailer......................................260
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14Exterior Mirrors................................................97Auto-Dimming Feature........................................99
Auto-Folding Mirrors............................................98Blind Spot Monitor..............................................100Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................98Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................99Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................99Lincoln Welcome Mat..........................................99Memory Mirrors.....................................................99Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................97Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................99
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................40Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................336
Floor Mats......................................................264Front Parking Aid..........................................207Obstacle Distance Indicator............................208
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................168Fuel Consumption.........................................174Calculating Fuel Economy.................................174Filling the Fuel Tank............................................174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................169
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Fuel Filter.........................................................3192.0L Engines and 3.0L Engines withFWD....................................................................3193.0L Engines with AWD.....................................319
Fuel Quality.....................................................168Choosing the Right Fuel....................................168
Fuel Shutoff....................................................267Fuses...............................................................282Fuse Specification Chart............................282Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........294Power Distribution Box.....................................282
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges.............................................................104Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............106Fuel Gauge...........................................................105Information Display.............................................105
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................180
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........509Multi-Point Inspection.........................................512Owner Checks and Services............................510
Protecting Your Investment.............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................509Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................509
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................278Getting the Services You Need................274Away From Home...............................................274
Global Opening and Closing.......................97Closing the Windows...........................................97Opening the Windows.........................................97
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Hazard Flashers............................................267Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................322
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................90HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................143
Head Restraints.............................................143Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................144Tilting Head Restraints ......................................145
Heated Seats...................................................151Front Seats.............................................................151Rear Seats.............................................................152
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................140Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................140
Heated Rear Window.........................................140Windshield Wiper De-icer..................................141
HeatingSee: Climate Control...........................................137
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................139Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................140General Hints........................................................139Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................140Quickly Heating the Interior.............................140Recommended Settings for Cooling..............140Recommended Settings for Heating..............140
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................196Home Screen.................................................415Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............302
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................275Information Display Control.........................84Information Displays.......................................111General Information..............................................111
Information Messages...................................117Active Park.............................................................117Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................118
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Adaptive Headlamps...........................................119AdvanceTrac™........................................................119Airbag......................................................................119Alarm......................................................................120Automatic Engine Shutdown...........................120AWD.........................................................................121Battery and Charging System..........................122Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................123Doors and Locks..................................................123Driver Alert............................................................124Fuel.........................................................................124Hill Start Assist.....................................................125Keys and Intelligent Access.............................125Lane Keeping System........................................126Maintenance.........................................................127MyKey.....................................................................128Park Aid..................................................................129Park Brake.............................................................129Power Steering....................................................130Pre-Collision Assist..............................................131Remote Start..........................................................131Seats.......................................................................132Starting System ...................................................132Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................133Traction Control...................................................133Transmission.........................................................134
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................104Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................90Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................94Front Interior Lamp...............................................94Rear Interior Lamp................................................95
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................76Interior Mirror.................................................100Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................100
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle..........................268Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................269Jump Starting......................................................270Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................268Removing the Jumper Cables.........................270
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Keyless Entry....................................................74SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................74
Keyless Starting.............................................163Ignition Modes.....................................................163
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System.................................233Switching the System On and Off..................234
Lighting Control...............................................88Headlamp Flasher................................................89Headlamp High Beam.........................................89
Lighting..............................................................88General Information.............................................88
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................506Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................507Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................506
Load Carrying.................................................251Load Limit........................................................251Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................255
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